Meanwhile, the men's tournament witnesses the return of three-time Grand Slam singles champion and 2016 China Open champion Andy Murray, as the Briton continues his comeback from hip surgery.

Other notable names to feature include Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Karen Khachanov and Roberto Bautista Agut.The 2019 China Open will take place from September 22 to October 6 in Beijing.(XINHUA)